Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
1:05
Lineup
| 1. Alex Presley, LF 2. Clint Barmes, SS 3. Nate McLouth, CF 4. Garrett Jones, 1B 5. Yamaico Navarro, 2B 6. Pedro Alvarez, 3B 7. Nick Evans, RF 8. Rod Barajas, C 9. Jeff Karstens, SP |
Pitchers
Jason Grilli Tony Watson Daniel Moskos |
Game Notes
- Yamaico Navarro is playing his fourth different position of the spring today. He has played shortstop, third base, left field, and now second base.
- Jeff Karstens has been stellar this spring so far. He has given up just one run in eight innings off five hits and has struck out six. We'll see if he can keep that going as he faces a Rays lineup featuring mostly big league hitters.
- Today is a big day for the lefties Tony Watson and Daniel Moskos. One of those two will make the club out of spring. Watson has had the advantage all camp but hasn't pitched well while Moskos hasn't allowed a run yet in six innings. If Moskos stays solid today and Watson struggles again, that competition will get even closer.